Six seconds into the shot clock and without a single pass during the offensive set, Stephen Curry pulled up and drained a 27-foot three-pointer during the second quarter of Friday's game against Portland.

The three points were a small part of the 108-94 win over the Trail Blazers, but it may be a milestone for the Warriors' future. Curry wouldn't have considered taking that shot when Stephen Jacksonwas his teammate.

"Early on, I was out there being kind of tentative, picking and choosing my spots to attack," Curry said Sunday. "We had Jack and Monta (Ellis) and sometimes Corey (Maggette) out there, and those guys need the ball a lot to be efficient offensively. It was a tough line to walk.

"But it's a beneficial thing for me to put up shots and keep attacking, and I've got to be willing to do that."

Since Jackson was shipped to Charlotte a week ago, Curry has increased his scoring, rebounding and assist averages. Over the past three games, he's averaging 13 points, 3.7 rebounds and 7.3 assists.

"He's coming down and taking a shot without worrying if he should have taken the shot," assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He's being aggressive. If you err on the side of aggression, it's going to work itself out."

Curry averaged 8.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists in his first nine games. The most noticeable difference over the last three games is his willingness to push the pace of the game and look for his own shot in transition.

Briefly: C.J. Watson(H1N1 virus) will not make the Texas trip to Dallas on Tuesday and San Antonio on Wednesday. ... Coach Don Nelson also is under the weather and missed practice. The Warriors aren't sure if he'll travel with the team this week. ... Maggette (left hamstring) missed practice but is expected to play.

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